“So sorry for your loss. She was a special lady. Thinking of the whole family during this difficult time.
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3 of 8 | Posted by: Cathy (Beals) Newlin - Waterford, CT

“Michelle we are so very sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cherish your Memories. Love Ken & Judy
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4 of 8 | Posted by: A friend

“When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to...Read More »
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5 of 8 | Posted by: Robert and Dawn LaBrecque - CT

“When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to...Read More »
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6 of 8 | Posted by: A friend

“To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell...Read More »
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7 of 8 | Posted by: Mary Anne Alfieri - Waterford, CT

“Rosemary, Victor, Christopher, Tony and Michelle so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. So many fond memories from the neighborhood.
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8 of 8 | Posted by: Kerry Sullivan - Waterford, CT

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Waterford - FrancesCatherine Raffo Sottile, 85, of Waterford, daughter of Victor and Mary Raffo, of Mystic, CT, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2017. Frances was born on July 30, 1932, in Mount Vernon, NY. She graduated from Stonington High School in 1950. Frances received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut in 1954 and teaching degree from Willimantic Teaching College. She taught 3rd grade at Claude Chester School in Groton and Poquonnock Bridge School in Noank. On August 17, 1957, Frances married Anthony Sottile, at St. Patrick Church in Mystic. Frances belonged to St. Paul’s Church in Waterford, where she was a treasurer. She was a member of the Goshen Firehouse Ladies Auxiliary, where she was also a treasurer. Frances was a Girl Scout Leader for many years; she loved her time with her troops and especially camping. She also enjoyed camping with her family, gardening, yahtzee, card games, and teaching her six oldest grandchildren to read. Frances leaves behind her daughter, Rosemarie (Sottile) Moskow, her husband, David, and their son, Joshua, of Glastonbury; her late daughter Theresa (Sottile) Brodeur and her late son-in-law, Timothy Brodeur’s daughters, Ashley and Melanie. and son, Sean, of Old Saybrook; her son, Victor and his wife Laura, of Ashaway, RI; her son, Christopher and his wife, Coleen and their daughter, Cydney, and son, Cooper, of North Stonington; her son, Anthony, his wife Addy, and their daughter, Sadie, of Salem; her daughter, Michelle Sottile-Hoyt, and her husband, Doug, of Ledyard; her sister, Anne, and brother-in-law, James (Buddy) O’Neill, of Mystic; nieces, Marianne (O’Neill) Drumm and Kate (O’Neill) O’Neil, and nephews, Michael and Brian. She was predeceased by her husband; her daughter, Theresa (Sottile) Brodeur and her husband, Timothy Brodeur, from Old Saybrook; and her parents, Mary and Victor Raffo, from Mystic, CT. Calling hours will be held at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 48 Grand Street in Niantic on Wednesday, December 6th, from 5 to 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 7th, at 11 am at St. Paul in Chains Church, 170 Rope Ferry Road in Waterford, immediately followed by the burial at Jordan Cemetery in Waterford. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation and sent to The Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 785, New London, CT 06320. Please visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com for directions or to send an online condolence to the family.

Memories & Candles

Tony, Vic and family,We're very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom.

Sincerely,Bob, Chris & Lindsay Warner

Posted by: A friend Dec 07, 2017

Very sorry to the Sottile Family on your loss. Thoughts and prayers to everyone.

Posted by: Bob Corbeil - Waterford Dec 05, 2017

So sorry for your loss. She was a special lady. Thinking of the whole family during this difficult time.

Posted by: Cathy (Beals) Newlin - Waterford, CT Dec 05, 2017

Michelle we are so very sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cherish your Memories. Love Ken & Judy

Posted by: A friend Dec 04, 2017

When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. We extend our most sincere condolences to all of you.

Posted by: Robert and Dawn LaBrecque - Canterbury, CT Dec 04, 2017

When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. We extend our most sincere condolences to all of you.

Robert and Dawn LaBrecque

Posted by: A friend Dec 04, 2017

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me

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To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving yearsbecause you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.